Your school trip to Dubai will be an exciting opportunity for your students to experience a culture very different to their own!
School trips to the United Arab Emirates are a fantastic introduction to the Middle East and the Arabic culture for your students.
A school trip to the UAE is ideal for geography groups focusing on human geography, the impact on the environment of rapid urbanisation or the importance of sustainability. They’re also a great option to broaden students’ horizons by experiencing an entirely different culture.
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School Trip to Dubai
Geography Trip to Dubai
Your geography school trip to Dubai will help your students to better understand the effects of rapid urbanisation!
£1499PP
Halal school trip to Dubai
A school trip to Dubai offers your students the opportunity to explore one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world!
£875PP
Halal School Trip to Abu Dhabi
A Halal school trip to Abu Dhabi offers your students the opportunity to explore one of the most important cities in the Middle East!
£829PP
Activities in United Arab Emirates that your school group will love
Abu Dhabi City Tour
Abu Dhabi is the second most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and capital of the largest emirate.
Desert Safari
The highlight of any visit to Dubai is undoubtedly this amazing tour.
Dhow Cruise
Your cruise aboard one of these traditional wooden vessels offers an intriguingly different view of this amazing city – a
Dubai City Tour
A fascinating historical excursion; yourroute takes you from Burj Al Arab, Dubai’s landmark hotel, to Majlis Al Ghorfat, a magnificent
Dubai Museum
A visit to the Dubai museum is a must on every Dubai itinerary.
Sharjah City Tour
Sharjah is located on the northern coast of the Persian Gulf, on the Arabian peninsula.
Why visit the United Arab Emirates?
Discover the delights of Dubai
Most of our groups who visit the United Arab Emirates on a school trip choose to base themselves in glittering Dubai. From your base in Dubai, we can also arrange an excursion to Abu Dhabi.
One of the seven emirates that make up the UAE, Dubai offers a true rags-to-riches story and illustrates the power and wealth that comes from the discovery of oil.
You’ll enjoy a guided tour of Dubai’s most important sites, including the Burj Al Arab, the Jumeirah Mosque and the Al Fahidi Fort. We can also arrange a cruise of Dubai’s marina on a traditional Dhow, where you’ll be served a traditional Arabian meal.
Learn about rapid urbanisation
The discovery of oil meant that Dubai quickly went from a small fishing village to a sprawling metropolis and this rapid urbanisation combined with the harsh desert environment has led to many environmental issues. In order to combat these issues, Dubai has become one of the world leaders in sustainability research.
This all makes Dubai a fantastic choice for a geography school trip. Your students will have the exciting opportunity to visit the Al Hefaiyah Reserve to learn about water use in the United Arab Emirates, one of the driest countries on Earth.
You’ll also be able to visit the Emirates Bio-Farm to learn about sustainable agriculture in the United Arab Emirates!
The perfect introduction to the Middle East
The UAE may be a destination that you have not yet considered for your school trip, but this is a country with a lot to offer. It’s an important cultural, economic and political centre for the region and is a country of desert, oases, mountains and coastlines.
A school trip to the UAE is the perfect introduction to the Middle East for your students. Immersing themselves in the culture of this part of the world will greatly develop their intercultural understanding.
You’ll have the opportunity to visit mosques, to learn about the importance of Islam in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Arabic world. You’ll visit museums to learn more about the country’s fascinating history. And you’ll enjoy some traditional Arabian meals and entertainment. This will be an unforgettable school trip for your students and one that leaves them with a greater appreciation of other cultures and the joy of travel.
Where to visit in United Arab Emirates
Dubai
A school trip to Dubai offers your students the exciting opportunity to visit one of the most dynamic cities in the world!
Dubai school trips are really popular with geography groups who want to learn more about rapid urbanisation and sustainability. Dubai is also a great choice for a cultural school trip, giving students the opportunity to experience the Emirati culture.
Abu Dhabi
A school trip to Abu Dhabi offers students the opportunity to explore one of the most exciting and cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East!
Capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is the best place to discover the country’s history and culture. It also offers the opportunity to explore the effects of rapid urbanisation.
Abu Dhabi is a particularly great destination for a halal school trip to explore Islamic culture in the United Arab Emirates.
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FAQs
Do you offer travel insurance?
We do. Travel insurance is an optional extra and you can find out more about it in our travel insurance resource (which includes the policy documents and FAQs).
If you decide against arranging this insurance through us (which is absolutely fine, by the way), please just remember you must have suitable travel and medical insurance to cover your group.
How far ahead should I start planning my trip?
As a general rule, we recommend that you start planning your trip 12-18 months before you want to travel. This gives you plenty of time to get it approved and launched to students and parents.
Planning early will mean you have a greater choice of accommodation and travel options - and it will make paying for the trip easier for families, as they'll be able to break it down into smaller, more manageable payments.
You can check out our trip-planning timeline for a better idea of the process and when you should expect to be doing things.
If you are looking to travel sooner than this, it is possible. It will depend on availability and you may find prices are a bit higher, but get in touch and we can see what's possible.
Can the trip itinerary be adapted to my curriculum and requirements?
Every single trip we arrange is tailor-made, so yes, the itinerary can be adapted.
Our Tour Advisers and Itinerary Coordinators are all experienced school travel specialists. They'll work closely with you to make sure your itinerary supports your learning objectives. They'll be able to offer suggestions and advice to make sure you make the most of your time.
So, when you're browsing through our school trips, just remember that the itineraries and activities you see are there for inspiration only - your own itinerary can look as similar or as different as you want.
Equally, we've suggested trip durations based on what groups usually request - if you want to go for a shorter or longer duration, just let us know.
What accommodation options are available?
The accommodation options that are available vary depending on the destination but we're usually able to arrange everything from hostel-style accommodation to more luxurious hotels.
On each of the trip pages, you'll see some accommodation options - these are usually the most popular for those destinations, but we often have plenty of other options available. You'll discuss accommodation options (and budget) with your Tour Adviser when they're putting your quote together, so don't be afraid to let them know if you want something different.
We only work with accommodation options that are suitable for schools. As a member of the School Travel Forum (STF), you can be certain that all accommodation contracted by us complies with local legislation with respect to fire and general safety, is contracted by trained Halsbury Travel staff or reputable agents, receives a standard audit and risk assessment prior to use by Halsbury Travel and receives a supplementary audit if it is used on five or more occasions in a year.
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